Electronics Engineering Technician
The Electronics Engineering Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing electronic failures in precision test and measurement equipment by applying strong electronics theory and practical troubleshooting skills. This role involves interpreting schematics, performing root cause analysis, using diagnostic instruments, and supporting production and engineering teams to ensure products meet performance specifications. The position is contract-to-hire, based onsite in Beaverton, OR, and emphasizes technical rigor, clear communication, and applied electronics expertise.
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Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Electronics Engineering Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and verify precision test and measurement equipment. This hands-on, onsite role (Beaverton, OR) focuses on component-level diagnostics using schematics and electronic test instruments. This is a contract-to-hire, full-time position.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose electronic failures on precision test and measurement products using root-cause analysis.
- Read and interpret schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams to isolate faults.
- Troubleshoot down to the component level using structured logic and pattern recognition.
- Use oscilloscopes, signal generators, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and power supplies to validate repairs.
- Execute functional and performance tests to confirm compliance with product specifications.
- Support production and engineering teams with failure analysis, debugging, and calibration.
- Document technical findings and communicate symptoms, root causes, and resolutions clearly.
- Participate in an electronics technical evaluation covering component ID, schematic interpretation, and basic circuit troubleshooting.
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of analog and digital circuits, including passive and active components.
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting to the component level (not assembly swapping).
- Familiarity with common failure modes in electronic assemblies and pattern-recognition skills.
- Proficiency using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
- Solid electronics fundamentals and applied circuit reasoning.
- Clear technical communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to complete a technical evaluation in component identification and schematic interpretation.
- Education: Bachelor’s in Electronics, Associate degree in Electronics, or equivalent military electronics experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Field service or device/equipment technician experience is highly relevant.
- Comfortable supporting production environments and collaborating with engineering teams.
- Interest in long-term opportunities — initial contract with potential for conversion based on performance.
- Eligible employees may have access to paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave (per policy).
Work Environment
- Onsite at a clean, organized manufacturing environment focused on precision test and measurement equipment.
- Standard technical attire appropriate for a clean electronics lab/manufacturing setting is expected.
- You will routinely use electronic diagnostic tools and follow structured test procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour.
- Actual pay offered will depend on qualifications, experience, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
- Benefits for eligible employees may include medical, dental & vision; 401(k); short/long-term disability; voluntary life & AD&D; HSA; transportation benefits; and PTO (eligibility and offerings depend on classification and tenure).
Job Type & Location
- Job type: Contract-to-hire; Full-time / Contractor
- Workplace: Fully onsite
- Location: Beaverton, OR (onsite)
Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on 2026-10-30.
Reasonable Accommodation
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